Is what it really comes down to. Ideally, if there was an easy way to replicate .Mac on ones own server; THAT would be the perfect solution. Apple or Google, who do you trust? They're both great companies, but the problem isn't with them; it's with gov'ts that always have a nack of fucking things up. Unfortunately, that's where the trust breaks. If you want something done right, do it yourself. My 2 cents.